Edison Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should you attend Edison Elementary School or Emerson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
327 students
450 students


% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#297 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
63
76
Grade 1 Students
54
76
Grade 2 Students
50
88
Grade 3 Students
48
74
Grade 4 Students
59
75
Grade 5 Students
53
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%


% Hispanic
10%
14%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
78%
74%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.43


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
11%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%

